Wildcats Commited to Play College Football at Texas A&M University- Texarkana
February 5, 2026 – Sulphur Springs Wildcat football players Jaxson Haire, Tre Pannell and Jeff Stevenson have commited to play college football at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, which is starting a new program with play to begin in 2027. Jaxson Haire Wildcat 7 Tre Pannell Wildcat 90 Jeff Stevenson Wildcat 54 Haire rushed for over 1,000 yards, caught 48 passes for 485 yards and scored 24 touchdowns in his senior season for...
Donna Thompson
May 22, 1957 — February 5, 2026 Ridgeway Funeral service for Donna Thompson, age 68 of Ridgeway, Texas will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Bro. David Burns officiating. Interment will follow at Peerless Cemetery with Roger Thompson II, Roger Thompson III, Austin Thompson, Elijah Thompson, Ethan Thompson, and Ranger Thompson serving as pallbearers. Ryder Thompson and Wyatt Thompson...
Multi-Agency Investigation Cracks Regional Vehicle Theft Ring; Five Suspects Apprehended
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX — February 4, 2026 — A coordinated investigation between the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and the Northeast Texas Auto Theft Task Force has led to the arrest of five individuals linked to a string of vehicle thefts and commercial burglaries spanning several North Texas cities. The investigation began on February 2, 2026, following a surge in vehicle thefts in Sulphur Springs and Greenville. Deputies and...
Lou Beth (White) Fikes
April 21, 1953 — February 4, 2026 Lou Beth Fikes, age 72 years and 10 months, passed away in the early morning hours of February 4, 2026, at AVIR (Lindale Specialty Care) in Lindale, Texas. She was a resident of Lindale and formerly lived in the Gilmer, Texas area.Lou Beth was born on April 21, 1953, to Harold and Ivy Belle (Lindley) White and was raised in a family deeply rooted in faith. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Your Chance to Win in More Ways Than One in the Online Gala Auction Pre-Sale
February 4, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Winning doesn’t get sweeter than this! Every person who bidsin the Online Gala Auction Pre-Sale is entered to win $500 cash! The auction is live on Gala2026.GiveSmart.com with something great for everyone and will close Sunday, February 8 at 9 pm. The cash drawing will take place during the Gala on May 9 and is typically reserved for attendees only. This auction provides a rare...
Cancer Support Group to Meet Monday, February 9
February 4, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – The Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group will meeton Monday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Plaza, 113 Airport Rd. The group welcomes ladies who have or have had any type of cancer and is not limited to breast cancer. February’s guest speaker will be Markeda Fisher, retired librarian and avid reader. She will share her top book recommendations across many genres in hopes...
The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Awards Ceremony was Held January 19th
February 3, 2026 – The 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Awards Ceremony was held January 19th, 2026, at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Dr. H.B. Nash is the Pastor. Master of Ceremony for the event was Deacon Ricky Godbolt. The Keynote Speaker was Stephanie Conley. Below is KSST/Cable Channel 18’s coverage of this joyous event. Dr Martin Luther King...
District Alignments for 2026-28 Have Been Announced by the UIL
February 2, 2026 – The new district alignments for 2026-28 have been announced by the UIL. In football, 4A Division 1, Sulphur Springs will be in District 7 with Caddo Mills, Kaufman, Mabank, Paris, Ferris and Waxahachie Life. Paris is the only current district opponent that will be the same. The longest trips will be 95 miles to Ferris and 108 miles to Waxachachie Life. The teams from District 7 will be atched...
Raise Your Glass, and Your Bid!
February 2, 2026 – Sulphur Springs, Texas – Gather your friends, pour some drinks, and let the biddingbegin! The Gala Auction Pre-Sale opened online February 2 and will close Sunday, February 8 at 9 pm. Fantastic items for sports lovers, fans of the arts, girly girls, and cool moms and dads are all up for grabs. Login at Gala2026.GiveSmart.com because it’s bid o’ clock somewhere! Pictured here having fun at the 2023 Gala are as...
A Message of Inspiration From the Author of Living Loved, February 1, 2026
Hey friends! If asked the question, how do you know God Loves you, how would you answer that? It’s not a question that is answered super easily, but it’s also easy to answer. I know that doesn’t make sense but here’s the thing, God’s love is experienced, not just believed Many people know about God’s love. But those who walk with Him experience it—through forgiveness, peace,...
